Lesar Hotel Angel

Lesar Hotel Angel is an outstanding small boutique hotel in the heart of Ljubljana's historic old city centre. Housed in a beautifully renovated old building, with stylish décor and plenty of character, it makes a perfect base from which to explore the Slovenian capital.

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Location

9/10

Located in Ljubljana's beautifully atmospheric old town centre, on the right bank of the River Ljubljanica, below the castle. The surrounding, pedestrianised streets are filled with restaurants, cafés and bars, it's a two-minute walk to the river itself, and only around five minutes walk to the Triple Bridge. The hotel is under 20 minutes' walk from the main railway station.

Style & character

9/10

The building dates from around 1800, and the front of the building is original, but it has been extended back away from street. The interior is filled with art and antiques (the owner is an interior designer), from framed reproductions of Picasso prints and other artworks in the corridors, to period details such as part of the original wooden staircase.

There's a comfortable lounge area and bar at the front, opening onto the street, with tables outside in the summer. The pairs of black-and-white cats in most windows are a reference to the path behind the hotel, leading up to the castle – nicknamed the 'cat path' after the hordes of cats which live there.

Service & facilities

8/10

Service was excellent on my visit, the staff friendly and helpful. There are several terraces on the steep slope behind the hotel, accessible only to guests, which make a lovely quiet spot for a coffee or some al fresco dining – including a large upper grass terrace, with tables in the summer and a nice view (also available for hire, for weddings and other occasions). Cycle rental costs €12 (£11) per day. The nearest public parking is around 200m away.

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Rooms

8/10

Lesar Hotel Angel has 15 stylish, luxurious rooms – 12 in the main building, and three more additions next door, but still accessed from the main building. Deluxe doubles are spacious, with opulent furnishings and cushions. Floors are carpeted. Some rooms come with king-sized double beds, some with twin beds; some have pitched ceilings. The penthouse suite has its own large, private terrace. The smart bathrooms come with walk-in shower or combination bathtub-shower, under-floor heating and Molton Brown toiletries.

Food & drink

8/10

The buffet breakfast is exceptionally good, served in a room on the first floor with wood-panelled ceiling, large historical paintings, pieces of sculpture, and comfortable chairs – and in winter, an open fire.

There's fresh fruit, muesli, a very good selection of cheeses, cold cuts and antipasti (sun dried tomatoes, grilled artichoke hearts and the like), smoked salmon, homemade cottage cheese with chives, and eggs cooked to order. Soya milk is available. The fresh breads come from a small bakery over the road, and there are some mouth-watering cakes and pastries.

Outside of breakfast hours, there's a table loaded with complimentary mineral water, biscuits and fruit throughout the day. A small, cosy bar area beside the breakfast room has a red vaulted ceiling, striking chandelliers and comfortable seating. There's no restaurant, but the location puts you within rolling distance of a whole raft of eateries along the vibrant pedestrianised streets beside the river.